Comments on: Storm clouds gather around Spagnuolo

By: stlouis81

stlouis81 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:43:59 +0000

He’s as good as gone. What worries me is what the new coaching coming in is going to do. If he blows this team up, there’s no telling how some of us Rams fans are going to react….

By: 16x8equal49ers

16x8equal49ers — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:31:44 +0000

He cant be that defensive minded if his team has been outscored so much, right? I mean they are his players that he selected.

By: CKL

CKL — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:28:13 +0000

RAC takes over in KC..Spags is his DC.
/Wildazzguess

By: bearyinsane

bearyinsane — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:00:38 +0000

If the need is an established coach, hire Jeff Fisher or Bill Cowher. Either will come in and be a resonating voice.

If where looking for up and comers The Rams need to snatch up Mike Mularkey and look at experience DC in the league.

Maybe take a page out of the Bears, Packers, or Saints and hire a former head coach who specializes in defense.

I think any of these moves would show instant improvement. But, what do I know.. I’m just some guy who watches football and plays Monday morning quarterback..

By: derekjetersmansion

derekjetersmansion — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:24:53 +0000

@ promin1

First of all, Spags is from New England. Second, his family still lives in South Jersey. Third, he was here for 10 years.

But other than that, great comment.

By: plummetingstar

plummetingstar — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:59:50 +0000

Assuming Spags is fired, it’s hard to say whether he would go to the Giants or Eagles. Sure he was just in NY, but he started on the Eagles under Jim Johnson, gonna believe he dreamed of being the DC for Philly at that time.

It’s hard to imagine Spags going right back to the Giants with his tail between his legs. Walking back into Coughlin’s office would be like admitting “Sorry daddy, I thought I was good enough, can I have my old job back?” :’(

I bet he’d have too much pride to do that. What man wouldn’t? At least in Philly he could kinda start fresh, but in a familiar environment. Besides, Andy is very persuasive.

By: bigbluefan1

bigbluefan1 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:34:28 +0000

Spags come home to the Meadowlands where you can win a ring again
Avoid the teams that never will we miss you we need you and think what you can do with JPP the next LT

By: promin1

promin1 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:07:28 +0000

Philly fans make me laugh. They didn’t even know Spags was on their coaching staff until he went to the Giants and won a Super Bowl. Now they are like, come home to Philly! LOL. His home is in NY, where he was discovered and has a championship. My bet is on him choosing NY. Not Philly.

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:32:57 +0000

The word is that Spags has already contacted the Lions’ Jim Schwartz and expressed his interest as defensive coordinator. I think he sees a tremendous opportunity with a very talented group of young athletes. He probably views this as another start to a head coaching position in 2-3 years.

By: wardmanone

wardmanone — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:47:59 +0000

Wow if we’re that simple he would make adjustments to the Def in St Louis regardless to lack of talent he assembled Spags is in overhead on all phases of the game. Brutal Business but it’s about. W and well they are both few and far between.
Spags has regressed as HC and talent evaluator his GM is clueless they both could Be gone sooner then later He had his shot let him go back to the Eagles and/or Giants live the Dream being Def Co.

By: trollhammer20

trollhammer20 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:48:05 +0000

As a Seahawks fan, I enjoyed watching Spagnolo crash and burn as Ram head coach. Nothing personal, it’s just a division rival thing.

I can only hope the next coach they hire rises to the standard of ineffectiveness established by both Linehan and Spagnolo.

In the meantime, he’ll have to settle for an enormous salary as someone’s DC. Boo hoo.

By: docboss

docboss — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:39:10 +0000

ditto ramofsteel. Spags is a good guy who “chose poorly” by taking the Rams job. Waiting another few years would have yielded a better spot with some talent. Bad talent and bad karma make for a fired head coach. For those who have not read Bernie Miklasz, he is one of the smartest, articulate and entertaining writers in sports. No huge ego like the east coast or west coast guys. On second thought, just forget him. He should stay in the midwest where we can appreciate him.

By: ramofsteel

ramofsteel — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:01:24 +0000

Spags is a good HC. Rational fans understand that mess of a team the previous FO gave them in 2009. Steven Jackson was/is the only legit player on the team. Barely any cap space in 2009 thanks to overpaid and underachieving vets (Bulger), lack of a good FA in 2010, and of course the lockout this offseason. You don’t just blow a team up and in 3 years w/ these circumstances create a playoff team. You just don’t.

Plus this season the Rams have been killed by injuries. A ton. Both starting OTs. Top 4 CBs. 3 good WRs. Bradford has been hurt pretty much all year. Jackson missed some time. Backups Cadillac and Norwood were hurt. Plus DX, Gibson in the WRs. ANd please don’t mention Seattle…they didn’t lose nearly the magnitude of starters PLUS their depth’s depth. 4 starters (Carlson, Moffitt, Rice, Okung).

By: gmen1987

gmen1987 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:42:14 +0000

Spags will go back home to the New York Giants where he is loved.

Any one that hires Coach McDumbass deserves what they get.

By: bigbluelou

bigbluelou — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:41:28 +0000

This is what happens when assistant coachs “want” to be a head coach after a great season. Spags was in Philly under Johnson for years; Giants get rid of Tim Lewis and tap him as DC. Jints win the SB on defense (and Tyree’s famous ‘catch’) after that season all the talk is Spags getting a HC job; He stays one more year then bolts for St. Louis. If he stayed a little longer with NY he could have been the next coach IMHO. I mean we could of had Sean Payton if you think about it. The Giants never say no to teams wanting to talk to Assistant coachs maybe they should rethink that practice in certain situations.

By: jpb12

jpb12 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:26:24 +0000

Too nice a guy to be a HC.
He’ll be back in Philly if Reid stays there next year.

By: subzero00

subzero00 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:11:12 +0000

Based on talent there should be a hurricane surrounding Leslie Fraizer. Unfortunately, it sounds like his job is safe only because they won’t want to pay 3 H.C. next year.

By: zonedogz

zonedogz — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:58:44 +0000

Spagnuolo = toast

By: derekjetersmansion

derekjetersmansion — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:56:09 +0000

No, what should have been done was keeping John Harbaugh as DB coach after Spagnuolo left. Then replace Jim Johnson with Harbaugh. But Reid and Harbaugh both knew Harbaugh was not going to be coach here soon and let him leave. Which was defensible at the time.

I’d “Godfather” Harbaugh to be coach here if the Ravens lose to PIT again in the playoffs.

By: purplekoolaid1

purplekoolaid1 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:32:14 +0000

What is it with all of the Italians getting fired lately? Is this site going to go down in flames now too?

By: ortonwhiskeycrew

ortonwhiskeycrew — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:30:56 +0000

if john fox is winning with tebow then spags doesnt really have a justification for not figuring out a way to win with bradford.

By: nineroutsider

nineroutsider — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:24:26 +0000

Spags should have waited for a better opportunity, like the one Harbaugh jumped on! The Rams are the lowest of the low, great for experience, but a sure 3 and out deal.

The Lams are beyond silenced; they’ve been processed, packaged, and added to a not so tasty stew. I heard Lam is really gamey, but these lams never seem game, ever.

Almost makes me feel bad for their fans…

By: eagleswin

eagleswin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:23:54 +0000

Having 3 different offensive schemes to learn in 3 consecutive years really hinders a QB’s development. How many schemes have Peyton Manning and Tom Brady had to learn?

By: derfshambeaux

derfshambeaux — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:19:16 +0000

Well at least I’m glad you like the guy, Rosenthal.

By: jonesjack

jonesjack — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:16:33 +0000

“Sam ” The Bust” Bradford. LOL @ The Rams for giving him 40 Million Gaurenteed”

_________________________

It was $50 Million guaranteed.

By: superbowlseahawks

superbowlseahawks — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:15:53 +0000

vegaskid21 says:
Dec 19, 2011 3:38 PM
Sam ” The Bust” Bradford. LOL @ The Rams for giving him 40 Million Gaurenteed

LOL @ your spelling! I hate the Rams, but Bradford is a talented QB with horrible coaching.

By: ronaldmexico

ronaldmexico — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:15:39 +0000

Even though the Rams have had a lot of injuries this year, things don’t look good for Spagnuoulo. He should be able to find a coordinator gig pretty easily though.

I wonder if the Rams will bring back the long-time equipment manager that Spags summarily fired.

By: dukemarc

dukemarc — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:15:05 +0000

Maybe that equipment manager can get his job back after they fire this a-hole.

By: myeaglescantwin

myeaglescantwin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:14:59 +0000

heyo Stevo,,, welcome back to philly babayy!!

By: goldrush36

goldrush36 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:11:22 +0000

It’s a shame. I really like Spags and no it isn’t sarcasm. He was brought into a terrible terrible situation. Has a 2nd year qb, tons of injuries and no offensive stability. I don’t think he’s a bad coach at all, but defensive coaches really need a strong supporting cast or an established QB and he has neither. Best of luck to him in the future